Refugee advocates say Canada must step up resettlement efforts despite pandemic
Advocates for refugees say the federal government must step up its efforts to help people fleeing conflict and persecution abroad — even as the pandemic continues to…
Immigration detention centres emptied over fear of possible COVID-19 outbreaks
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is emptying out its detention centres and finding alternatives to keeping detainees behind bars until they can be processed.The reason is…
Federal government to announce new immigration targets today
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino will unveil a three-year immigration plan today that will set targets for bringing skilled workers, family members and refugees into Canada in the…
Trudeau government pressed to shield secret operational information in court
Failing to address questions about intelligence-sharing in courtrooms could put a number of national security court cases at risk and undermine Ottawa's national security efforts, warns a…
Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact
The Trudeau government says there will be upheaval at the Canada-U.S. border early next year if a refugee pact between the two countries is allowed to expire.Federal…
Montreal man unable to rescue wife, despite federal program that helps Beirut blast survivors come to Canada
Bayan Assi, 29, a Canadian citizen, has been trying to bring his Lebanese wife to Canada ever since they married in January.But despite the horrific explosion in…
Former Hong Kong activists wait eagerly as Ottawa starts approving asylum claims
A family that fled Hong Kong fearing persecution is hoping their asylum claims will be approved by the Canadian government as Ottawa quietly begins granting refugee status…
Lottery system to allow immigrants to sponsor parents, grandparents opens Oct. 13
The federal government is returning to a controversial lottery system to distribute coveted sponsorships to reunite immigrant families.Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino today announced details of the new…
Canada issues last-minute visas allowing pregnant mom to return home from Haiti with her children
A Canadian woman who is entering the last month of her pregnancy was finally able to return home to Canada, after the federal government granted last-minute temporary…
Peter Nygard’s son fears dad will flee Canada before sex assault investigation is complete
Peter Nygard's son says he fears his father will flee Canada before it's determined whether or not criminal charges can be laid in connection with allegations of…
Canadian drivers with U.S. licence plates harassed by fellow Canadians
Some Canadians driving cars with U.S. licence plates say they've endured vandalism, harassment and even a minor assault from fellow Canadians convinced that they're Americans illegally in…